I’ve heard it said, “life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.” And after what we all saw yesterday, the same can be said of the NCAA Tournament. After only one day many of the biggest sports fans find they’re brackets already busted up worse than a high school girl’s face by acne...
After doing yesterday’s St. Patrick’s Day Show from Connolly’s Pub, the guys kept the ball rolling and found themselves on hand while Ivan Menezes, President and CEO of Diageo North America, rang the Closing Bell for the New York Stock Exchange yesterday afternoon. It’s good being Boomer Esiason and Craig Carton. It was also good being Joba Chamberlain yesterday, as he had his best performance of the spring and his role for the 2010 season is still uncertain. Another young pitcher with an uncertain future is Mets prospect Jenrry Mejia, who in some circles has been compared to Mariano Rivera. Boomer and Craig discussed how the 20 year old right hander should be handled and just pray the ‘Not So Amazin’ Mets don’t screw it up…Plus, Rocco shows fear and Jerry displays his skills, sex.com is for sale, the most unlucky manager in baseball, Jenrry Mejia’s entrance idea, an real life ‘Undercover Boss’, Greg Anthony breaks down the Madness, Olympic hero Julia Mancuso talks about posing for Playboy, Jerry delivers his Moment of the Day and a Blog Spot to update the B&C Tourney of Babes…
Get ready for what may be the shortest blog ever as I race to finish before the Bushmills makes me unable to type and so I can make it to the pub by noon. Now, Boomer and Carton have been hanging out at the Pub since 6 this morning. Connolly’s Pub on 47th street to be exact; where the boys did the show live for St. Patrick’s Day. As you might have guessed, the combination of Irish Pub + Boomer and Carton + St. Patrick's Day = One Crazy Show...
There was a coin flip to decide which New York football team, the Giants or the Jets, will get the honor of playing the first regular season game in the new home stadium that they will share. The Giants won the flip and will open up the new digs on the first Sunday of the regular season. The Jets will also play at home the first week, as they will open up Monday night, but Jets owner Woody Johnson is not happy that no one representing his organization was present at the time of the supposed flip. Craig isn’t thrilled either, I think it’s safe to say that neither Woody nor Craigie believe an actually coin flip actually took place and that the NFL wanted the Giants to open up the stadium. Boomer isn’t buying any foul play theories and he tried his best to get through to Craig. The guys did take a hiatus from the coin toss talk to update the audience on the Boomer & Carton Tourney of Babes, which has been a smashing success thus far…Plus, Jim Lampley’s Bang-Bang theory, a small ‘situation’, a lesson in coin flip manipulation, Boomer gets answers from the NFL for Craig, Gary Myers embarrasses himself, Craig’s dry humping days, we hear from Seth Davis, Boomer reminds Craig that he agreed to compete in a triathlon, an old friend from Craig’s past calls looking for help with her NCAA Bracket and a Moment in which we probably learned a little more than we needed to know…
The NCAA field is set and Boomer and Craig aren’t thrilled with their alma maters, Maryland for the Booms and Syracuse for Craigie, draw. They didn’t let that bother them for very long though, as they were too busy ogling the field of 64 that yours truly compiled for the 2nd Annual Boomer and Carton Tourney of Babes, we encourage you to vote early and vote often. Somehow they were able to refocus and deal with the business at hand, which was the news that Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan has undergone lap-band surgery to help him combat his weight problems. Boomer and Craig had different takes on the subject and Craigie complains about the stress he has in his life. More news from the Jets as they signed running back Ladainian Tomlinson over the weekend, to replace Thomas Jones…Plus, a caller refers to Craig as a selfish jerk and Jerry reports all of the sports news, a B&C Tourney of Babes breakdown, John Maine gets bombed and then explains why, Rex’s last supper and his quarterbacks new look, a common fantasy, Craig’s inner-doggie is unleashed, a Monday morning Moment with the Reckin’ Ball and a round of applause followed by yet another highly informative Blog Spot…
Word out of Mets camp is that, due to his thyroid condition, Jose Reyes will miss a pretty significant amount of time. General Manager Omar Minaya spoke on a conference call yesterday and word is Reyes will miss anywhere between 2-8 weeks of action. With that said, Boomer and Craig had their talking point to open up today’s action packed Program…Plus, Rocco does Craig a solid and Jerry does his job, Al Dukes belts out a Mets song with a little help from Hall and Oates, ‘sexy time’ apparently off-limits for the recovering Reyes, Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum talks all about the ‘process’, Al finds himself in an awkward situation with a co-worker, rapper Ludacris offers Craig some advice, Craig’s New Rochelle buddy Ray Rice, Jerry’s Moment of the Day doesn’t go over well and a Blog Spot to put a bow on this Friday edition of the Boomer and Carton Experience…
Boomer and Craig were both tired of talking about Jose Reyes and his ailing thyroid, so today they revisited the age old debate of whether Joba Chamberlain is better suited to be a starting pitcher or a set-up man for Mariano Rivera. Craig issued a promise that this would be the last time they’d talk about the subject, which has been beaten like a drum here in New York, but considering Joba’s shaky performance yesterday against the Tigers, Craig had to get a few things off his chest…Plus, a complimentary Craig and an updating Jerry, New Jersey Nets big-wig Brett Yormark talks about today’s ground breaking ceremony in Brooklyn, Craig wants to talk about the Yanks over lunch with Mike and Al turns over a new leaf, Arlen Roth tries to play (guitar) his way onto the B&C softball team, USA Hockey Team hero Zach Parise, former NFL great Emmitt Smith, current broadcasting legend Marv Albert and a Moment worth reliving…
The St. Johns Red Storm got a big win in the opening round of the Big East Tournament over UCONN, Boomer called it a shining moment and Craig mocked his radio partner for his declaration. With that said, it was good to have the guys back from Ireland and things back to normal. From there the guys discussed Jose Reyes’ thyroid, which may or may not be a problem, depends who you listen too. The ‘Not So Amazin’ Mets medical staff is saying one thing and Reyes himself is singing a different tune. Boomer and Craig look at both sides and try and figure out what exactly is going on…Plus, bug eyes, ugly Irish woman and an update from the handsome Jerry Recco, what to do with breast milk, Eddie’s going to die and the guys want to celebrate before he goes, a childhood dream for middle-aged men across the country, the guys break down history’s most influential explorers, funny man Jeff Garland, Craig is still under the impression he can write a hit song, Jerry’s Moment of the Day, followed by an informative Blog Spot…
Boomer and Craig may be 5,000 miles away in Ireland (enjoying some Irish tea in this picture), but that still isn’t far enough to get away from all the drama surrounding the Mets. Luckily, the boys are visiting the emerald isle to see the Bushmills distillery, and there’s no better way to discuss the Mets problems then over some smooth Bushmills Irish Whiskey...
The NFL free-agent signing began at midnight and the Jets, who because of their playoff run are prohibited from signing any free-agents at this point, went the trade route and acquired talented, troubled and ‘potent’ cornerback, Antonio Cromartie from the San Diego Chargers in exchange for a 2011 Draft Pick. Cromartie is only 25 years old, which if you’re a Jets fan is good. In the world of parenthood though, 25 is a little young to have seven kids of his own, with six different women by the way. Boomer warns the Jets, buyer beware, Craig gives out a warning of his own to all of the women across the tri-state area…Plus, Craig fancies himself a song writer just as Jerry fancies himself an update anchor, Al’s mind is wandering, Craig gets a dose of reality regarding his song writing ability, an act of heroism is rewarded, Al’s reservation about going to Ireland, a podcast from Al that is sure to bore your socks off, some singing and laughing followed by Jerry’s Moment of the Day and a redemption Blog spot from yours truly…
Marc Malusis said it best around 4:30 am today: “It’s a Yankee Monday. ” Boy, is he ever right. The Bronx Bombers and their four-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium has the overnight and morning show callers saying that the American League Eastern division title is a foregone conclusion for the boys in pinstripes.
Great to have the boys back this morning after their three-day weekend. Jerry Recco, Al Dukes AND C-Lo also decided to take last Friday off, so even though we love Adam “The Bull” doing the fill-in, the universe now feels back in alignment with almost everyone in their place (C-Lo is off this week on a golf course somewhere in Jersey). That “creature of
Props go out to the men who wear pinstripes and their fans today – the New York Yankees are in sole possession of first place in the American League East!
Three game sweep by the Yankees and another subpar performance by the Mets are part of the Monday morning 4:00 am newsroom chat here at WFAN. But Jerry Recco, C-Lo and Harris Allen were all debating whether 59 year-old Tom Watson choked or merely showed his age by missing the winning putt at the British Open yesterday.
What a great day for Yankee fans and yes, another day of gloom for Met supporters. The Yanks in FIRST PLACE, tied with the Red Sox following their loss last night, after a sweep of their series with the Twins. Mark Malusis’ overnight callers were pumped about yesterday’s afternoon win when I arrived around 4:30.
